Blogging+Freelance Opportunities Board w/c 18th May
I must say I’m pretty pleased with myself that I’ve managed to keep this up for four weeks or so now! That’s a record for me and I’m even having people email me with opportunities directly too. If you don’t already, sign up for my newsletter which I’m also going to try to do weekly on a Friday. I’ve just moved over to Flodesk, so I’ll probably do a blog post all about my experiences with that next.
About the blog/freelance opportunity board
This section of the blog simply acts as a useful message board where I share opportunities I’ve found online or ones that have been shared with me directly.
Unless stated otherwise, I’m not involved with any of the brands or publications mentioned here and I offer this space free of charge for them to share opportunities. Please do not reach out to me to discuss/any questions about the opportunities (just because I won’t know the answers!)but reach out to the brands directly.
A note for brands
At the moment, the idea is this to be for small businesses wanting to work with bloggers. I do not charge to post on here (although you can buy me a coffee)and you can email me on hello@thebloglancer.co.uk with info on your opportunity. Do read this post: 13 bloggers share their tips for brands reaching out before working with bloggers. Make it clear what you’re looking for and what you can offer.
A note for bloggers
The majority of the blogging opportunities on here will be unpaid and are from small businesses wanting to make connections (however, all the freelance writing callouts I share will be paid). This is not for everyone but as mentioned in my 10 things to do when your blogging work has dried up due to COVID-19 Post, I think now is a really good time to do so!
Blogging Opportunities
Useful posts to read before contacting brands..
10 mistakes you make when emailing PR
1.The Little Surprise Company is running a day-long virtual festival on Sunday and they’re looking to give bloggers press tickets. There’s everything from Pilates classes to cocktail masterclasses and a virtual book club and spa. What’s more, 100% of profits are donated to London food banks. Fancy a press pass in exchange for spreading the word about this amazing cause? Fill out this form.
2. The Little Tummy Co is launching at the end of this month and they’re looking to work with mum bloggers whose babies are weaning to promote their cold-pressed baby meals. They can send a free taster box and work with you on an affiliate basis. Head to www.littletummy.co for more info and email Lowri.tan@littletummy.co for more info.
3. Lottie from Female Travel Bloggers has just released an online Pinterest masterclass and wants to spread the word. She’s looking to chat to bloggers interested in reviews.
4. Lisa is looking to work with parenting bloggers for her business: www.fairiesaway.com . She offers dummy fairy packages and explorer packs to help kids learn about nature. She’s happy to chat about teaming up on a giveaway. Email fairiesaway@gmail.com
5.Eliza Bautista is looking to work with bloggers on giveaways, reviews and an affiliate basis for her jewellery brand. Email hello@elizabautista.com
6. Katie runs Happy Teeth education which offers learning resources to encourage better oral health for children. She’s interested in connecting with parent and teacher bloggers in return for activity packs/books/access to the online portal.
7. Mumma and Mia are looking to connect with mum bloggers. Email them info@mummaandmia.co.uk
Freelance Writing Opportunities
Useful posts before you pitch.
How to build a writing portfolio without writing for free
How I Did It: Went from blogger to freelance journalist
-The Huffington Post has published some really useful pitching guidelines if you want to write for their opinion page (they never used to but they do now pay!)
-Jess from Refinery 29 is looking for pitches for their new Love Lockdown series. You can see the info in her tweet.
Looking for pitches for our Love Lockdown column all about sex, dating & love in this weird new world of ours. If you’ve got an idea message me (jess.commons @ refinery29 . uk) https://t.co/tjo3336ZTI
— Jess (@jess_commons) May 21, 2020
-Kristen is looking for writers to pitch for their under 10k wedding series.
Writers and freelancers, we are looking for pitches for our Under 10k wedding series! If you had a wedding in the past 5 years and you want to share how you kept it on a budget, email me your pitch at kristin.magaldi@meredith.com.
— Kristin Magaldi (@KristinMagaldi) May 12, 2020
That’s it for this week. Where to next?
Head to these posts on making money from your blog.
Buy my ebooks-currently on offer for £9.99 for all three or head to @thespooniemummy instagram as she’s running a giveaway to be in with the chance of winning them!
Need some inspiration, read my ‘how I did it series’ for interviews with full-time bloggers and freelancers.